With the score 1-0, Paly opened up its scoring in the second with a two-run homer from John Dickerson (‘12) and an RBI from Christoph Bono (’11) to bring in Boyd.
The Vikings pulled away, scoring five runs in the fourth. The offense started when Ozzie Braff (’12) and TJ Braff (’11) were both hit by pitches the second of which brought in Boyd. Wilcox changed pitchers, but the Vikings continued their relentless offense when Braff and Bono were knocked in by Will Glazier (’11).
In the sixth Drake Swezey took a 0-2 fastball and crushed it over the wall in left for a solo shot.
Although the offense provided the fireworks, the afternoon’s strongest performance came form Marchant. After relieving Kannappan in the first, Marchant pitched seven shut out innings, giving up just two hits.
Catcher Will Glazier (‘11) saw Marchant’s performance as nothing short of clutch.
Looking ahead to game three, the Vikings believe that momentum will be on their side.
The Vikings will fight for the league title in the final game of the series tomorrow at 3:30 at Wilcox.